Fibroid tumors are commonly found in women in their 30s and 40s before menopause. They are caused by an abnormal growth in the uterus. A fibroid tumor can be painless or painful depending on the size and location. There are three types of fibroids which are determined by where the fibroid is located. Subserous are located in the outside of the uterus, intramural fibroids are located in the walls of the uterus and submucous are inside the uterus. There are several natural methods to shrink a fibroid tumor.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon can be used to reduce or eliminate the bleeding that is associated with fibroid tumors. Mix 1 tsp. of cinnamon bark or cinnamon tincture with one cup of hot water and drink daily. You can also take 5 to 10 drops of cinnamon oil every 15 minutes for four hours or until the bleeding stops.
Herbs
To stop pelvic inflammation, mix 1 tbsp. of Reishi tincture with ¼ cup of water. You will take this herbal remedy three times a day until symptoms are relieved. You can take 250 to 500 mg black cohosh in tablet form per day as an herbal supplement to relieve any pain. You can take 25 to 30 drops of Vitex Berry (Chaste Tree) Tincture twice a day to shrink small fibroids. This method will take two months to begin to shrink your fibroid tumor and may be used for a maximum of two years. Hot ginger and warm castor oil can be used as a compress and placed over your fibroid to relieve pain.
You can also combine equal parts of Gromwell herb or seeds (Lithospermum officialis), Lady's Mantle herb (Alchemilla Vulgaris), Black Currant buds or leaves (Ribes nigrum), Yarrow flowers (Achillea Millefolium), Chaste Tree berries (Vitex agnes-castus) and Wild Pansy flowers (Viola tricolor). You should take a teaspoon of this mixture until your fibroid has shrunk. This formula typically takes between two to four months. You can any of the above herbs individually to treat fibroids.
Traditional Chinese Formulas
Although the cause of fibroids tumors is not completely understood, studies have shown that high estrogen levels may contribute to the formation of fibroid tumors. Cinnamon twig and poria pills can work to lower the estrogen levels without hindering your menstrual cycle. This method may help to shrink the size of your fibroid of prevent further growth.
Estrogen levels are also reduced by dong quai and peony powder. This herbal remedy also works to reduce inflammation. You should take no more than 10 drops of dong quai because it can increase the size of your fibroid when used excessively. If you have symptoms such as painful urination, dry mouth or blurry vision, you can use Augmented Rambling Powder as needed. This remedy also lowers estrogen levels to treat fibroid tumors.
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